Top 10 Returning Rushing Yards Leaders in 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's look at which running backs (and one QB) are returning as leaders in rushing yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>1. [player_tooltip player_id='516214' first='Trent' last='McCain'] | 2024 | Ord </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>2,011 rushing yards, 299 carries, 6.73 ypc, 24 touchdowns, 167.6 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14438778/Trent-McCain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2. [player_tooltip player_id='245849' first='Sebastien' last='Boyle'] | 2024 | Scottsbluff | 5'11" 215 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 1,926 rushing yards, 237 carries, 8.13 ypc, 26 touchdowns, 160.5 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Sebastien broke onto the scene as a sophomore with 1,700 rushing yards and came a few yards shy of cracking the 2,000-yard mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Considering his averages in the past two seasons, there is a good chance Sebastien ends his prep career as the Class B rushing yards leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Powerful back with excellent speed, vision, and twitch. D1 level back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15029872/Sebastien-Boyle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastienBoyle6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15029872/63715e13ff02750998cc1850' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288beca2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3. [player_tooltip player_id='245896' first='Keenan' last='Valverde'] | 2024 | Pierce | 5'8" 155lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 1,900 rushing yards, 226 carries, 8.41 ypc, 26 touchdowns, 146.2 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Keenan was the feature back on one of the most explosive offenses in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Helped Pierce win the Class C1 championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- His vision and twitch make him such a tough back to track down. His lower body strength and balance make him even harder to bring down on first contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11957143/Keenan-Valverde" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/keenanvalverde1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11957143/6387d824ab9cc404ccaac3b6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288bece3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>4. [player_tooltip player_id='516763' first='Treven' last='Weddle'] | 2024 | West Point-Beemer | 6'1" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>1,287 rushing yards, 184 carries, 7 ypc, 26 touchdowns, 143 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Treven was a two-way standout for WPB at RB and LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Weddle is more of an in-between-the-tackles back, but he has plenty of burst to take plays to the outside and then accelerate through the second and third levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12167001/Treven-Weddle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Trevenweddle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12167001/63cff9bfb019001748b0be8d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288bed0e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5. [player_tooltip player_id='250336' first='Parker' last='Borer'] | 2024 | Boone Central | 5'10" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>1,245 rushing yards, 172 carries, 7.24 ypc, 11 touchdowns, 103.8 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Elusive, shifty, speedy back that can weave through defenses with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very underrated vision and patience as a runner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Great overall athlete that can also play DB and return kicks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14356983/Parker-Borer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ParkerBorer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14356983/6376664a02b2a6041887a1b5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288bed36"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6. [player_tooltip player_id='250338' first='Payton' last='Prestito'] | 2024 | Papillion-La Vista | 5'10" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 1,178 rushing yards, 154 carries, 7.65 ypc, 10 touchdowns, 117.8 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The Monarchs have a dangerous 1-2 punch in their backfield with Payton leading the charge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Payton is a great mix of power and speed. He can absorb contact while maintaining his balance and staying upright.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Payton is a 2024 prospect that could start making noise in the recruiting circuit this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14741426/Payton-Prestito" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/pprestito21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14741426/6366852f9a9b6e04ec09d7d4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288bed5e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>7. [player_tooltip player_id='250051' first='Anthony' last='Rezac'] (QB) | 2024 | Omaha Westside | 6'3" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 1,118 rushing yards, 160 carries, 6.99 ypc, 19 touchdowns, 86 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Anthony is also second in returning passing yards leader. One of 3 QBs to rush for 1,000 yards and the only one to throw for 2,000 and rush for 1,000.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very effective runner, whether it is a designed run or him tucking the ball and taking off, he is a threat to make a big gain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Excellent balance and very tough to tackle. He's very slippery and had several runs where he broke several tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14613154/Anthony-Rezac" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rezac_anthony" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14613154/6361b856bed6c60ba05551e4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288bed86"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>8. [player_tooltip player_id='533087' first='Quinn' last='Bailey'] | 2025 | Chadron | 5'8" 165 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>1,044 rushing yards, 168 carries, 6.21 ypc, 13 touchdowns, 116 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Quinn stood out at the Stock Up Showcase, impressing with his explosive cuts and fast twitch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He can hit a different gear in a snap and if he can get a clean edge or lane toward the boundaries... he's gone!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Quinn also just won the Class B 152 state championship in wrestling. Congratulations on that great accomplishment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16765913/Quinn-Bailey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Quinn_Bailey21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16765913/639006b5a0183504bc8b7b42' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f85288bedae"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>9. [player_tooltip player_id='540570' first='Luke' last='Holly'] | 2024 | Sidney | 6'1" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats:</em></strong> 1,005 rushing yards, 161 carries, 6.24 ypc, 11 touchdowns, 111.7 ypg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14644220/Luke-Holly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14644220/63cd0a40d21b220994f10ecf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f802acbe046"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>10. [player_tooltip player_id='516326' first='Evan' last='Kastens'] | 2024 | Waverly | 6'0" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: </em></strong>994 rushing yards, 151 carries, 6.58 ypc, 11 touchdowns, 90.4 ypg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14376804/Evan-Kastens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/evan_kastens">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The Vikings ran with a 1-2 punch in [player_tooltip player_id='516326' first='Evan' last='Kastens'] and fellow junior Aden Smith; even then, Evan still rushed for nearly 1,000 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Evan is a tough, bruising back that can chip away at defenses in between the tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He's not a very flashy runner, but he is explosive after his cut and can be tough to tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14376804/6377f8a98cd49a09a0be60ad' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f802acbe078"} /--> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->